The Vale Original Youth Unisex Heavy Blend Hoodie

Some things start with a plan. Others start with a place. Grit on the Tongue was born in the high desert of eastern Oregon, where the wind moves through sagebrush, long days stretch across open land, and a person’s word still carries weight. This hoodie marks that beginning. Featuring our longhorn mark and the words that guide the brand—Where words still have meaning—the Vale Original is a tribute to the place that shaped it all: Vale, Oregon. Built for cool mornings, long drives down gravel roads, and evenings when the work is done but the dust hasn’t quite settled yet. The small GT cattle brand on the chest serves as a quiet maker’s mark, while the back tells the full story of where grit takes root. Because backbone isn’t something you perform. It’s something you carry. Details Unisex heavy blend hoodie Soft cotton/poly fleece interior Classic front pouch pocket Double-lined hood with drawcord Small GT cattle brand on the front chest Original Grit on the Tongue artwork on the back Origin: Vale, Oregon • 50% cotton, 50% polyester, 20 singles • Fabric weight: 8 oz./yd² (271.25 g/m²) • 2-end midweight fleece fabric • 1 x 1 rib with spandex at cuffs and hem for enhanced stretch and recovery • Air jet yarn for a softer feel and reduced pilling • Front pouch pocket • Double-lined hood • No drawcords for child safety • Double-needle stitching detailing at shoulders, armholes, neck, waistband and cuffs • Blank product sourced from Honduras Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.